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Is it penalised if you change speed after jumping the last fence?
i think i read that in a rule book somewhere...
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nope. you are absolutely not allowed to hit the horse after jumping the last fence, but Merran Wallis did it in view of the whole world at Beijing and nobody said a word... (apart from a few of us on here, of course!!!)
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Don't think I've seen WFP ride so well - beautiful ride on Idalgo
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absolutely, such a class act, and so nice to see him NOT rush the horse in the last few strides as if riding a Grand National finish. absolutely beautiful riding.
MW tried to go on 5 strides to the corner. shame cos they were going brilliantly to that point.
poor Zara. he really should have been sharper in front with that knee.
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Question - you'd have to have your number bib quite loose over those air-bag jackets haven't you? Otherwise it would stop the inflation wouldn't it?
Not sure whether I like them or not
Least the Exo would actually help if a half a ton of horse was landing on you, the air bag, just cushions the blow (if it goes off)
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they only inflate outwards a few inches, but yes, i think bib would have to be looseish.
they do take your breath away when they inflate, really pressurise your torso.
i don't like how loud they are, but they may be quieter than the one that i tested years ago.
not a patch on the Exo imho.